Question : FREE LPG CONNECTIONS TO BPL



(a) whether the Government has decided to provide free gas connections to the people living below poverty line on the request of some State Governments ;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the number of such connections provided so far, State/Union Territory-wise ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI MURLI DEORA)

(a) to (c): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.